Larry “Ratso” Sloman – ‘Stubborn Heart’
❉ 70-year old NYC scenester releases debut album today, featuring Nick Cave and friends.
JOHN CALE
‘When The Day Is Done – The Orchestrations Of Robert Kirby’ reviewed
❉ The arrangements of Drake’s Admiral, curated by Bob Stanley.
Cherry Red Reissue Round-Up
❉ Have a drink and a drive with Mungo Jerry, take a joyride with Rick Derringer, and go motor bikin’ with Chris Spedding.
Alive and kicking: Luke Haines interviewed
❉ Luke Haines discusses his solo anthology, midlife crises, Nick Knowles, Lou Reed and luncheon meat.
Peel Slowly And See: 50 years of ‘The Velvet Underground & Nico’
❉ We celebrate the debut of the band who accidentally invented modern alternative rock music.
‘The Modern Lovers’ by Sean L. Maloney reviewed
❉ Bloomsbury’s 33 1/3 series tells the story behind one of the ultimate cult albums of the 20th century.